Love this car. Purchased Kona Ultimate in May for my daughter in college (upstate NY). Liked how it drove so much, purchased another Kona Ultimate in August for my youngest driver. Drove many cars before purchase including the Mazda CX3, Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru WRX, VW Alltrack, and Jeep Cherokee. Hands down, the Kona has the best driving experience and has the best warranty (5yr/60,000 miles bumper to bumper). It is small and hatch space is limited. Takes some work to stuff a bike in the back with the seats down. The 1.6T engine is fantastic and in sport mode is responsive and great for mountain driving. The all-wheel drive system has been unstoppable so far in the snow (did fit it with snow tires). What sold me on this car was the drive experience, warranty, and loads of safety features. The DCT is much more enjoyable than a CVT - especially in the mountains. I would NOT recommend it for off-roading though as it can overheat the DCT under heavy load. The look of the Kona is unique - either love it or hate it. My daughters love it and sets it apart from the sea of Subarus in our mountain town. Just my 2 cents.

Love my Kona have had it almost 6 months now. Solid build quality, fast 7 speed dual clutch, good infotainment system and comfy leather seats.

Your reviews are so calming, I actually watch them on my lunch break and eat my food lol. I'm thinking "oh cool a new episode"! I can't be the only one who does that haha

It's quite refreshing to finally have a subcompact crossover with some *ACTUAL BALLS*

One of the if not the best review channels out there! Such well created content and very informational! Thanks Redline!

Dude, you’re killing it with these new videos. Keep up the awesome reviews!

I love it! Best review of the Kona to date! You’re very thorough With your reviews and allow us to actually see each part of the vehicle

Just test drove this yesterday! Thank you for your review today sofyian!

Great video man!!! I love the 2018 Hyundai Kona it's very nice!!!! I can't wait for your next video.

I love the Kona. It look muscular. Great proportions. Not too big. And with the 1.6L turbo it is zippy. Likes to corner thanks to Hyundai's own high strength steel. Which is why it is not so heavy yet stiff and nimble. I tried three time to get the Unlimited versions at three different dealerships. Sorry, my credit history didn't allowed it.

Happened across your car reviews and must say they are concise. Your style is relaxing and enjoyable to take in so don't change.

I love these reviews. Not 45 minutes and not 5 minutes. It’s the perfect time. You get all the needed information and don’t dilly dally

8:04 - Camera guy getting PISSED!! Lol

I love watching people complain about the dashboard being hard in a entry level vehicle and proceed to bang on it, like the average person ISNT going to do that or care....

Nice exterior design and it sure looks cool, great detail review Sofyan.

I tell you what...I bought this car and I DO NOT AT ALL regret that purchase. Mine is a lower trim but It still has more features than even some base model luxury vehicles. And last year when we had that snowstorm and every vehicle was stuck on the road unable to move, my Kona went through that snow like it wasn't even there. I can just imagine the WTF stares I got as I passed everybody who was stuck. The only thing I am disappointed about with this car is that they couldn't get me the color I wanted and how slow at take off it can be if not in sport mode. Definitely getting this car again when my lease is up (and in the color I want).

I love the design, it's different and looks amazing 🙌

I didn't care for it at first but its grown on me. I like how Hyundai made it peppy enough to zip around in traffic. They do need to reduce the hard plastics inside though (and not just the upper door panels). Its selling really well from what I've read.

I love the design of this car and how you show all the features perfectly in this car so thanks for that redline.

You asked to tell you what I think of the design: I effin love it!

Great review as always!

I saw it in person for the first time this week and fell in love

Nice wheels. 2 inches makes a huge difference, just ask my wife.

I loved this review so much i’m going to the dealership tomorrow was trying to decide between this a tucson and sante fe thanks 👍🏾

We love our 2018 Kone Limited! Great car, great fuel economy, fun, and perfect for someone who is retired and doesn't drive much! :)

I understand everyone complaining about all the hard plastic inside. But let's be honest, they had to cut something somewhere. If you want fun and performance in this class, the Kona is the best....by far!! If interior quality is your top priority, buy the CX3. Apparently, you can't have both at this price.

I own a 2018 Kona Ultimate in Sonic Sliver. I'm a long time Hyundai owner so they were first on my list when I was looking for a smaller SUV with AWD. That said, I am a big fan of the look of the Kona. Hyundai has done a much better job with the "split headlight' design than Jeep did. The flat front grill IMO provides much more continuity between the upper and lower headlights. As opposed to to the triangular front look for the Grand Cherokee look that Jeep went with. I've written other reviews of the Kona, so I won't repeat myself here. Suffice it to say that for an MSRP of under $30K you get A LOT.

Love the Kona so much. It’s so different.

Bought 2020 Kona SEL AWD last 6.1.2020. Love it.

Really great review.

It's a very nice car.... I love the design and the curves

Love the exterior design of these. Would totally belive the front is an Audi and the back is an Alfa Romeo. The Korean's are really stepping up their game.

The design is amazing!!!! Period!

Seeing you next to it in the side view shot of the Kona really proves this little Ute to be a perfect fit proportionally to a dude your size!!! :)

I really like design if the Kona. Not just as a car, but especially as a Korean car. Hyundais really aren't the same as 10 - 15 years ago. Great cars

Great review of the Kona 1.6t. Looks like a nicely balanced car.

Really nice car, and the heads up display is cool

Awesome review

I like it I think it’s sharp.... for some reason it’s reminding of the old Land Rover Lr3... witch I loved

I saw a blue civic R in the back of the parking lot...did you do a review of that on the same day, too?

Keen on Kona's own eccentric/eclectic styling. My wife drove an Kona Elite demonstrater in '17 Hobart Australia & only opted for an Elantra Turbo (here an i30SR Premium Turbo 1.6 DCT 201hp) purely as it had 'radar' cruise control) at that time.

Honestly I like a lot of aspects of the Kona. I just wish it had like a single chrome tipped exhaust pipe and some more soft touch trim.

Great video like always. I leasing is expiring can you do a video on all safety features available and worth getting. Also Nissan has pro pilot, same as Volvo Benz can you do a video comparing all these super cruise and is it worth getting or not. Thanks I love the road trip Tesla video.

I like where they are going with this!

I have a 2013 Elantra but I’m dying to get the kona. Right now I’m not into anything spectacular when it comes to cars and so far with my Hyundai for being 6 years old (I’ve only had it for a year) I’m very impressed with my Hyundai and would love to continue with this company. I had a mercury mountaineer and I do miss something big but I actually love the size of this

i really like the styling of the kona :)

Waiting out to see the refreshed Kona N. Rumored 275 HP?? Definitely interested

I'll bet this is an awesome car. I own the Kia Niro Hybrid and the only thing I'd change on it would be to add a turbo. The basic 1.6 non-aspirated model is pretty gutless and inefficient. I love everything else about it!

My 2016 Ford Escape goes back in 6 months from the 3 year lease. I'm looking to get something smaller with AWD. I'm looking at the Kona and i kinda like, yea i do see the hard plastic, but the way it drives seems more important. I wanna look more into this car. The engine itself is a huge turn on

Owned the 1.6T AWD for 6 months now. And yeap, it’s quick for its segment. Passing power is decent and overall a good comfortable vehicle.

Thank you!

Her redline, could you guys review the new Tucson? I got a minor refresh...and looks pretty nice.

Don’t normally say this to Crossovers but this looks pretty cool to me

I don't understand the all of the cheap looking plastic on the exterior but love everything else about this crossover.

I wish someone would make a sub compact SUV with the good looks of the Mazda CX-3,the turbo engine of the Kona and the cargo space in the Honda. It seems like each brand has a little bit that is good but nobody has put it all together. If they did they would hit a home run with it!

This styling is actually really nice. Not too weird, not too out of line, just right.

The face is good, actually not looking bad. It's very unique

Looks a great car. Thumbs up.

I have the Limited. I think they did the Cherokee but the way it should have been. It does have a spare tire (the donut) its just underneath that tray thing. He's definitely right when he says its like a lifted hatchback.

Can’t wait for kona N🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑...;( need to buy a hot run around, ASAP! 🙏 🙏

I think the Kona looks good. I really like the front styling and the plastic wheel wells. Ugh, no spare tire? Fix a flat doesn't work on side wall tire flats. The electric version of the Kona makes the vehicle a lot more appealing to me.

wish they would update the looks on the Tucson

I was at the dealership today looking at this, it was $38,000 Canadian cash price, unreal pricing on new cars.

N drivetrain with AWD and a manual option would make that Kona irresistible

Treasure is not required when there is harmony in the family.

These aren't bad but I wish that hyundai and kia would move the rear turn signals to the same level as the lights. In the UK you're gonna have a few near misses as they can't always be seen as easily as you think.

Good car believe me one of the best car in 2020

Ooooooooo Gurl u been hittin the gym huh? YAASSS we stan a fit Qweeen

I like the front end of the Kona, but without the fake scoop.

Dead on in the front, it looks real nice!

Cute Type R on the back!

At first i didnt like the juke-esque front facia. After seeing these run about, im a changed man. Dont know how well they will age, but i love the look of these little crossovers. I had the pleasure of driving a 1.6t and was pleasantly surprised. This car has a lot of character, which is the most important thing

Are the roof rails removable? Many will never use them and the design will be much sleeker without them

Between the Kona and the CX-3 which would you recommend?

Surprised it took so long for you to make a Juke reference. It looks like one.

They brought back the plastics of the Honda Element, Pontiac Aztec, Jeep Liberty, Nissan Pathfinder and others. Those things are ugly when they fade due to elements like hot sun. Hopefully next years model won’t have so much plastic especially around the wheel arcs. Besides the plastic moundings, it’s a nice car.

The front end isn’t too bad. Although I rather have my lights grouped together, I could get used to this design language.

The Blue Civic Type R at 1:04 though!

Given Kona's hight and short wheelbase, it's not the best setup for blasting through traffic on the highway. I'd play to its strength in the city or climbing steep grades, which requires the 2.0L engine with regular toque converter automatic. It'd be interesting if N version is good enough to upsell those who'd prefer the usability of the base engine.

YES! finally! Thank you Sofyan!

Saw one today in orange . It was good looking but when I saw it had a 1.6 with a turbo , it turned me off . Prefer a 2 liter without a turbo and no direct injection .

How is the dual clutch lagginess in stop and go traffic?

Yes... I like the 1.6 turbo too!

Love the look sickest in its class

Can you make a video about the EV version of Kona?

Love the channel, I think it's time to step up the video quality and move to 4K or at least 1440p.

Great job Hyundai! Seems to be selling very well too.

I hope this one doesn't get added to the Hyundai/Kia recall for 4-cylinder engines that caught fire.

It had AUTO wipers definitely nice because most luxury cars don’t even have them

I believe repair work for the turbos would kill my love for it Perhaps it will not have repair, perhaps.

it would be even better if they take off take off some of that body cladding there just way to much for my taste they should have that as an option for people that go off-roading but for average consumers it should body colored cladding

Are good quality for the price?? I like em but not sure if worth the money

Manual awd elantra sport is the money maker!! Itll whoop the suby market i think. If they can keep the cost down

how come all of the kia's temp gauge is never in the middle? Its always a little below the middle. My brand new sportage does the same thing.

Does it have direct injection with the Turbo, in which case it will most likely have the same problem as any other vehicle with this type of induction system, oil fume sludge clogging up the Turbo, intercooler and inlet manifold and inlet valves.

wow...this looks cool. This is what the jeep baby cherokee should have looked like.

I like this design. Looks better than the previous Jeep Cherokee imo.

Nice review 👍, don’t b typical yanki, everything related to Americaan innovation!!

8:06 lmao what is the guy doing?! 🤣🤣🤣

Quick tip. Want more power? Get the 2.0 and supercharge it. Thats what id do at least. Ive seen on other reviews that the transmission is terrible for any type of offroad and overheats like crazy. Idk if you got to test this or not